Samuel Stone

Samuel Stone (died 14 March 1861) was a general of the United States. Stone was the commander of the US Dragoons, the first cavalry formation in modern US history. He commanded the army in the expedition to Hawaii in May 1855, and subdued the Hawaiians with ease.

Biography
Samuel Stone was a graduate of the West Point Military Academy, and he was given command of the US Dragoons around 1854. Stone's army was chosen to be the ground forces for the expedition to the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1855, and Stone was victorious over Tavita Ma'ufanga on 4 June 1855 at the Battle of Hawaii. The victory led to the US annexation of the island. Later, he was repatriated stateside, and he died on 14 March 1861. He was succeeded as commander by Abner Butler.